Javier is blind from birth. Robert lost his sight in a boating accident at age 16. Who might have superior touch sensitivities during adult life? -Both men will be equal in their touch sensitivity. -Robert will be superior, because when he lost his sight, he had better overall coping skills. -Neither man will have superior touch sensitivity, as the brain cannot be reprogrammed.
What will be an ideal response?
Javier will be superior, because the neurons programmed for vision have been diverted to strengthen this sense.
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